Jamie Williams

Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced the appointment of JAMIE WILLIAMS as DIRECTOR OF SALES of the highly anticipated $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a world-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment destination set to open in early 2025.

Ms. Williams is responsible for planning and managing the overall strategic sales and marketing initiatives for the 550-room luxury Live! Hotel with a resort-style pool and fitness center and the state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot Event Center, which is now accepting queries for meeting and event bookings. Interested planners may send an email to [email protected] or visit LiveCasinoLA.com for information.

In her new role, Ms. Williams will lead an unparalleled team of experts with decades of sales experience in Louisiana. She will also work closely with the food and beverage team to advise on event execution and strategy, rounding out the property's world-class team of catering and event professionals.

Ms. Williams brings over 25 years of experience as a leader in the hospitality field and is a well-known industry veteran in Louisiana. She has extensive knowledge in generating growth in sales revenue, leading high-performing teams and cultivating key relationships.

Prior to joining the Live! team, Ms. Williams held prominent leadership roles including Director of Sales and Catering at Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino; Director of Sales, Catering, Events, and Marketing at the Shreveport Convention Center and Shreveport Municipal Auditorium; Director of Sales at Horseshoe Bossier City Casino and Hotel and Harrah's Louisiana Downs; Sales Manager at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino; Director of Sales at Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel Bossier City; and Director of Sales at Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel, the predecessor property currently being renovated into Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.

Ms. Williams is an alumna of Troy State University in Dothan, Alabama, and currently resides in Bossier City. She maintains affiliations with esteemed industry organizations including the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, the Bossier City Chamber of Commerce, Meetings Professional International, PCMA, Executive Women's International. Ms. Williams has served on the board of directors for the Louisiana Society of Association Executives for 13 years.

Ms. Williams' appointment is subject to approval by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.